Chicago Hornets backfield coach history

Bo Molenda

Molenda was the backfield coach for the Chicago Hornets in the 1949 season. Molenda's record as the team's backfield coach was 4-8-0, making him the second-most successful backfield coach in Chicago Hornets history.

Ray McLean

McLean was the backfield coach for the Chicago Rockets in the 1948 season. McLean's record as the team's backfield coach was 1-13-0, making him the third-most successful backfield coach in Chicago Hornets history.

Ernie Nevers

Nevers was the backfield coach for the Chicago Rockets in the 1946 season. Nevers' record as the team's backfield coach was 5-6-3, making him the most successful backfield coach in Chicago Hornets history.


Chicago Hornets backfield coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Bo Molenda 1949 4-8-0 33.3% 0-0
Ray McLean 1948 1-13-0 7.1% 0-0
Ernie Nevers 1946 5-6-3 46.4% 0-0

Chicago Hornets backfield coach facts

  • Ernie Nevers was the first backfield coach in Hornets history in 1946.
  • Ernie Nevers, Ray McLean, and Bo Molenda coached the most seasons as the Hornets's backfield coach at one season.
  • Bo Molenda was the last coach to hold the position of backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1949 season.